| ZIP Code | 02859 |
|---|---|
| City | Pascoag |
| State | Rhode Island (RI) |
| County | Providence County |
| Area Code | 401 |
| Elevation | 439 ft |
| Latitude | 41.959073 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -71.757323 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 44007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 23% below avg |
| College Grads | 33.6% ▼ 13% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.8% ▲ 59% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 1,217 (27.3%) |
| Some College | 872 (19.6%) |
| Associates | 874 (19.6%) |
| Bachelors | 418 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,079 (24.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,662 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $361,600 ▲ 30% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,223/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,465 |
| Vacant Units | 192 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,465 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 192 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
ZIP code 02859 is located in Pascoag, Rhode Island, within Providence County. With a population of 6,803, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 02859 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,662 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 02859 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $361,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,223 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 02859 is primarily White (88.43%). Residents are moderately educated — 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 02859 stands at 7.8%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 02859 in Pascoag, RI is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,803 residents, a median household income of $118,662, and a median home value of $361,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Rhode Island.